35 SAL MAGLIEThrows R, bats R. Rec. 11-5. ERA 3.07. Old (39) Sal is comeback pitcher of the year; his work in stretch drive was vital to Dodgers. Along with excellent control and knowledge of hitters, has perhaps the best curve ball in league. Tireless, and a great competitor.

41 CLEM LABINEThrows R, bats R. Rec. 9-6. ERA 3.38. Has appeared in seven of last 13 Dodger World Series games and might easily become Series' most familiar sight stalking in from bullpen. Has all requirements of good reliever: poise, control and pitches (curve and sinker) which break down.

Shirtsleeves instead of raccoon coats were the order of the day as the brand-new season opened its doors in weather that still carried the lingering glow of summer. It was a day to gladden the heart of any true fan—a day of upsets when the underdog refuses to subside peacefully. The action was mostly in the South and West with a strong intersectional flavor

4 DUKE SNIDER, CFBats L, throws R. .287 avg. 39 HR. Strikes out a lot but can hit almost anything over the fence. Likes low fast ball best, but can hit high outside pitch with power to left. Pitch him high, tight; curve low and away. Great fielder with strong arm; fast on the bases.

6 CARL FURILLO, RFBats R, throws R. .296 avg. 20 HR. Won a lot of games for Dodgers with clutch hits. Likes fast balls but will smack curve outside for extra bases to right. Curve him low and inside. In the field appears to have slowed down a little but still has one of best throwing arms in the game.

15 SANDY AMOROS, LFBats L, throws L. .258 avg. 13 HR. Despite low average, a dangerous hitter with real power for his size. Very good fast-ball hitter; pitch him breaking stuff inside, an occasional curve low and away. Not an outstanding fielder; although fast and quick, not a dangerous base runner.

42 JACKIE ROBINSON, 3BBats R, throws R. .277 avg. 9 HR. Part-time player in early season but real mainstay in stretch run; great in clutch. Likes breaking stuff, so pitch him fast and tight. Bunts like an artist; watch out for squeeze. Greatest base runner in baseball; terrorizes pitchers.

14 GIL HODGES, 1BBats R, throws R. .258 avg. 30 HR. This wasn't his best year but he can still break up the ball game. Good fast-ball hitter with real power, but very weak on breaking stuff; curve him low and outside. Good bunter, runs bases well, a genius with the glove around first.

WALTER ALSTON, MGR.24 Alston has done a remarkable job with his aging, slumping team, although he gives much credit to 33 JOE BECKER, pitching coach, for mound staff's surprising effectiveness. 22 BILLY HERMAN at third and 31 JAKE PITLER at first are exceptional baseline coaches.